CastleOn vs Nova Roma
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Nova Roma wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. CastleOn is $10.53 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | CastleOn | Nova Roma |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 60 | 66 |
| Quality | 63 | 75 |
| Value | 84 | 87 |
| Popularity | 23 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.98 | $16.51 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.7% positive | 93.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 330 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | CastleOn | Nova Roma |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 6, 2026 | March 26, 2026 |
| Developers | Lord Castleon | Lion Shield |
| Publishers | Lord Castleon | Hooded Horse |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows® 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel® Core™ i7-12700K (octa-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 7 2700X (octa-core) |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 (8 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 7600 (8 GB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: CastleOn or Nova Roma?
Nova Roma won the comparison against CastleOn based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is CastleOn worth buying over Nova Roma?
Based on the metrics, Nova Roma won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Nova Roma currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:39 PM UTC